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Canon XF 105 Handheld camcorder vs Canon FS406 + 4GB SD

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 10identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total megapixels
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:2.37 MP
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:0.8 MP
  • Sensor type
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:CMOS
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:CCD
  • Optical sensor size
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
  • Optical zoom
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:10x
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:37x
  • Focal length range
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:4.25 - 42.5 mm
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:2.6 - 96.2 mm
  • Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:30.4 - 304 mm
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:40.5 - 1676 mm
  • Compatible memory cards
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:CF, SD, SDHC
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • Focus adjustment
    • XF 105 Handheld camcorder:Auto
    • FS406 + 4GB SD:Auto/Manual

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Comparison of 105, FS406 + 4GB SD
91 specifications
Image sensor3 differ
Total megapixelsDiffers2.37 MP0.8 MP
Sensor typeDiffersCMOSCCD
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")25.4 / 6 mm (1 / 6")
Effective megapixels (movie)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.54 MP
Optical sensor resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800000 pixels
Effective megapixels (image)Known for one2.07 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers10x37x
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000x
Image stabilizerYesYes
Focal length rangeDiffers4.25 - 42.5 mm2.6 - 96.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Differs30.4 - 304 mm40.5 - 1676 mm
Filter sizeKnown for one58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Camcorder media typeMemory cardMemory card
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, SD, SDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Maximum memory card size64 GB64 GB
Disc types supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Camcorder tape typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersAutoAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 m
Macro focusing rangeKnown for one0.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeach, Fireworks, Night, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Spotlight, Sunset
White balance1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Custom modes, Daylight, TungstenAuto, Daylight
Shutter1 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/4;1/3 - 1/2000 s1/6 - 1/2000 s
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers8.89 cm (3.5")6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display resolution (numeric)Differs920000 pixels123000 pixels
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Self-timer delayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 s
Minimum illuminationDiffers0.11 lx4 lx
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC DV II
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack&White, Mosaic, Neutral, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Photo modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camcorder typeKnown for oneHandheld camcorderUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Video1 differ
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Maximum video resolutionDiffers1440 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Pre-recordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual shot (video & photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Still image2 differ
Maximum image resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs1280 x 720,1920 x 1080640 x 480,1024 x 768
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneEXIF, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Digital
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMIDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
DV portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
S-Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
S-Video outNoNo
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
XLR inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.45 h
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBP-808
Battery voltageKnown for one7.4 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers121 mm53 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm59 mm
WeightDiffers1.07 kg220 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePIXELA ImageMixerTM (SD) Video Browser v1 Transfer Utility v1
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other features1 differ
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.8 - 2.82 - 5.2
Cable typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0
ArtKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto focusYesYes
FaderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FocusTTLTTL
Manual focusYesYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SnapshotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SportsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpotlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240V;50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one6.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Flashidentical
Built-in flashKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in lightKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder resolution (approx.)Known for one260000 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder screen sizeKnown for one0.24"Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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